15 Healthy Grilled Main Dishes

If you’ve been grilling the same recipes each season, it’s time to shake things up.

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We’re giving you plenty of deliciously healthy main dish recipes to choose from — meat, chicken, fish and vegetarian — all for less than 400 calories per serving.

Meats

Beef, pork and lamb can all be healthy choices for the grill. Be sure to choose lean cuts of meat, keep portions around 3-4 ounces per serving and limit the amount of fatty ingredients like butter and oil.

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Food Stylist: Stephana Bottom Prop stylist: Marina Malchin,Food Stylist: Stephana BottomProp stylist: Marina Malchin

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Bobby Flay's Garlic-Mustard Grilled Beef Skewers

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Bobby Flay's Garlic-Mustard Grilled Beef Skewers

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Fish & Seafood

Fish and seafood are lower-calorie options for the grill, and they'll cook quicker, too. You can also get your daily dose of omega-3’s from fattier fish like tuna and salmon.

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Tara Donne

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Chicken

There are so many creative ways to grill chicken. Experiment with different cuts, marinades and spices. Remove the skin to decrease unwanted calories and fat.

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Matt Armendariz, 2013, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved.

Vegetarian

These recipes are perfect for vegetarians or Meatless Mondays.

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